~ Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Motorcycle Mascot ~
A first world war era small sized Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill motorcycle mascot.
The mascot is of cast metal in the form of Old Bills head, with his trade mark walrus moustache, scarf and tin helmet.
The mascot is marked with Bruce Bairnsfathers signature around the edge of the helmet.
It is mounted on a turned wood base.
~ Dimensions ~
The mascot on stand has a height of 9cm (3 1/2 inches).
It weighs 234g.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in a very nice condition with only very light wear and no damages. The wooden base is in great condition.
~ Old Bill ~
Old Bill was a fictional character created in 1914–15 by cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather.
Old Bill was depicted as an elderly, pipe-smoking British ‘Tommy’ with a walrus moustache. The character achieved a great deal of
popularity during the First World War where it was considered a major morale booster for the British troops.
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